Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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You will be glad you tried this unique combination of nuts, chocolate, spices, and pumpkin.

close up view of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies on a cooling rack
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  2. Cream shortening and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in the pumpkin and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; gradually mix into the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until light brown on top, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
4g Fat
14g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 38mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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